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  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Infectious Disease Control

Background:

  • Immigration from high tuberculosis (TB) incidence countries raises concerns for TB control in low-incidence European nations.
  • Potential risks include increased morbidity, mortality, economic costs, and the emergence of drug-resistant TB.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the correlation between immigration numbers and TB notification rates in European Union countries plus Iceland and Norway (EU+2).
  • To assess the impact of immigration on TB control strategies within Europe.

Main Methods:

  • Pearson correlation analysis was used to examine data from 2011-2017.
  • The study correlated annual immigrant numbers with TB notification rates per 100,000 population across 30 European countries.

Main Results:

  • A significant overall negative correlation was found between immigration numbers and TB rates.
  • However, 22 out of 30 countries showed a negative correlation, while Germany, Italy, and Norway exhibited a significant positive correlation.
  • No clear, consistent pattern of TB transmission linked to immigration was observed across all analyzed countries.

Conclusions:

  • The study did not establish a definitive link between immigration and TB transmission rates in Europe.
  • Continued surveillance of migration and TB rates, alongside harmonized reporting standards, is crucial for effective TB control programs.